Studio B exhibit features artists inspired by colors of the rainbow

Studio B in Boyertown announced the opening of an invitational exhibit entitled “Roy G Biv” featuring artists inspired by the colors of the rainbow.

The show opens Friday, Sept. 13, with a public reception from 5 to 7 p.m. The reception and exhibit are free and open to the public.

The exhibit was inspired by 17th-century scientist Isaac Newton’s explanation of the rainbow, according to gallery director Susan Biebuyck.

“Newton explained the rainbow by passing light through a prism and identified the visible spectra as seven distinct colors represented in the acronym ‘Roy G Biv.’ Our show is a collection of art from artists whose creativity acted as a prism — refracting, bending and expanding their interpretations of each color into an array of styles and techniques,” Biebuyck said in the release.

“Color inspires; it is the language of the visual arts in its ability to express a wide range of emotions instantly,” she said.

Studio B held an exhibit by the same name in 2012.

“The exhibit was well-received at the time, and we’ve had suggestions throughout the past dozen years to repeat the theme. Several artists featured in 2012 are returning, but we’ve invited a dozen more,” Biebuyck said.

The exhibit will be on display through Nov. 10, free and open to the public.

Normal gallery hours are Saturday and Sunday noon to 2 p.m. or by appointment by calling 610-367-8066. Learn more about Studio B by visiting https://www.studiobbb.org/.